Counteroffensives

/ˌkaʊntərəˈfɛnsɪvz/ noun

Definition

Plural of counteroffensive; multiple military attacks or campaigns launched in response to enemy offensives.

Etymology

From counteroffensive + plural -s. The plural form used when discussing multiple responsive military operations.

Kelly Says

Military strategy textbooks study famous counteroffensives—the Tet Offensive's failure actually triggered multiple American counteroffensives that changed the course of the Vietnam War.

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